Merry Christmas

A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Neighbourhood Management.

We look forward to hearing from you all in 2012. Our office in Dalton Rd is closed from 4pm today until Tuesday 3^rd January 2012.

Have fun and stay safe over the holidays.

For more info visit www.actionforhappiness.org

Teenage Book Club 2012 at Barrow Library

Young People's Reading Group at Barrow Library 2012

Storytots at Barrow Library 2012

Thought for the Week

“If you would be a real seeker of truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” Rene Descartes

Our Green Space Case Studies - take a look and be inspired!

Our Green Space Case Studies - take a look and be inspired!

http://ourgreenspace.org.uk/our-green-space-case-studies/view-category

Now nearing the end of its final year, the Our Green Space project has enabled five communities in Asby, Barrow-in-Furness, Burgh by Sands, Newbiggin (Penrith) and Wasdale to undertake a mixture of physical improvements, as well as education and celebratory events centered around their local green spaces. It also provided training and resources to many other communities across the county about how to protect and care for their town and village greens.

Led by Friends of the Lake District, and ACTion with Communities in Cumbria, Our Green Space's achievements include: creating a brand new village green with pond, wetland and sports areas at Burgh by Sands, to turning a derelict old railway site into a community garden in Barrow in Furness. A 113 year old listed maypole was renovated and resited at Wasdale village green. Ancient village wells were restored at Newbiggin, and an annual well-dressing festival begun in Asby.

The Our Green Space Case Studies book highlights the key issues the groups faced in their quest to restore, protect, develop and enjoy their local green spaces. It captures many of the achievements made and provides tips and information for anyone wanting to undertake similar work in their community.

Several resources have been produced as part of the project and all are available from Friends of the Lake District, including easy to read guides to managing open green spaces, gaining legal protection, and managing them for wildlife. For a copy of the Our Green Space Case studies book, the Community Green Space: Essential Green Infrastructure advocacy pamphlet, the Open Space Guides or an Outdoor Education pack please contact carol-douglas@fld.org.uk or call 01539 720788. All documents are also downloadable from www.ourgreenspace.org.uk.

Xmas Carol Service - 15th December

It's panto time - Cinderella at the forum, Barrow - also in BSL!

Starting from the 16 December 2011 there are 25 performances of the classic panto Cinderella at the forum, Duke St, Barrow. On Friday 23 December the 11am production will be British Sign Language (BSL) interpreted.

Find out more at www.actionforhappiness.org

Grow Your Own workshop - Get Ready for Spring!

Prince's Trust opportunities for young people

Thought for the Week

"Gardening adds years to your life and life to your years." - Anon

Christmas events ...

Voce and Friends present "The Sounds of Christmas"

Friday 16 December 2011. A beautiful candle lit Christmas experience at Abbey Road Baptist Church (corner of Abbey Road & Park Drive Barrow-in-Furness). Special Guests ‘The Girls’ and Aillsa McIntosh School of Voice. Tickets are £5 contact Voce by email: voce2008@hotmail.co.uk or call 0779 122 0532 or 01229 824597 or pay on the door. Doors open 7pm concert commences 7.30pm. 

 

Christmas Eve Torchlight Procession

Saturday 24 December 2011. The Torchlight procession is now attended by thousands, the event commences at approx 6pm at Tudor Square, Dalton-in-Furness and proceeds to Market Place for Carols and a spectacular firework display.

Furness Multicultural Community Saturday Morning Children's Club

Furness Multicultural Community Forum is continuing to hold their Saturday morning children’s club sessions.

Each month we celebrate a different country and learn about the different culture of that country. So Far children and their families have enjoyed games and activities celebrating Egyptian and Thai cultures. Starting this Saturday we will begin to look at the customs of Argentina.

Each month the sessions are lead by our multicultural centre members who have come to live in Barrow from each of these countries who want to share their rich knowledge and experience.

This is a chance for you to engage with your children while learning about a different culture, make new friends and to experience games and activities from around the world.

Sessions are suitable for children aged from 3-12 years. The club is open to all families. Refreshments are included but there is a suggested donation of £2 per family.

Furness Multicultural Centre is situated at 15-17 The Mall, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria LA14 1HL.

To book a place please contact Helen on 01229 877399, Maha on 07948389117 or Sol on 07712601715

Barrow AFC home games ...

Saturday 10th December v Harrogate 3pm in the FA Trophy

Monday 26th December v Stockport 3pm

Thought for the Week

"The universal brotherhood of man is our most precious possession.” Mark Twain

To find out more visit www.actionforhappiness.org